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Indie Author | Free High Fantasy Webnovel series with Eastern influences available in linktree | Taiwanese | He/Him | ♓ | MtG, Video Games, Tech, Anime
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Progress update on act two of Sands Under a Silent Sun, the third novel in my high fantasy series, Below the Heavens!

Editing has begun, and we're hard at work to start bringing you weekly chapter releases again!

#indieauthor #writers
A graphic created using multiple layers. The background is a photo of an old, vast library with arched ceilings. On top of that, in the center of the graphic, is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. Within this frame is a title in bold letters that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath this title and to the left is more text that reads "Sands Under a Silent Sun: Act Two." To the right of this is a book featuring the cover of the third installment in the novel series. At the bottom of the frame is text that reads "editing started!" and under that is smaller text that reads "free e-novel series".
May 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Check out this review of my East Asian inspired high fantasy series, Below the Heavens!

This series features a detailed world crafted from scratch, political struggles and intrigue, and a unique auramaster magic system. Along with ancient spirits and dragons, it's a read that's hard to resist!
A review graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is a medium gray with gold flecks and transparent gold lines arranged in a sun burst pattern. In the center is a transparent gold ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Layered on top of this in the center of the graphic is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent white background. The header is in bold outlined text and reads "Below the Heavens". The sub header is in bold gold text and reads "Excellent Melding of Styles". Below this is a graphic of five gold stars, indicating the rating for the review. Underneath this is the body text for the partial review quote. This reads "Below the Heavens is a fascinating mix of two different styles of storytelling - Eastern and Western - wrapped up in a sheath of excellent worldbuilding, dotted with complex characters and spectacularly good dialogue. I can't recommend it highly enough." and is attributed to the author C.M. Antal.
May 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Hey y'all!

Just a heads up, I'm gearing up to start publishing act two of book three in the next month or two. This is your reminder to keep an eye out for more update posts going forward!

If you want to start catching up now, check out the first two books and act one in my bio!

#indieauthor
A graphic created using multiple layers of design. The background is a darkened photo of an old library with antique worn books. In the center of the graphic is a frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. In the top left of this frame is the title, which reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that is the subtitle, reading "Sins of a Dying Empire." Below that is more text that says "free e-novel". To the right of this text and within the main frame is a sub-frame, featuring the illustration of a tower surrounded by clouds and overshadowed by a large eclipse. Underneath this sub-frame and titular text is body text, reading "A High Fantasy indie novel series inspired by East Asian mythology, written by a Taiwanese American author. Featuring a detailed world crafted from scratch, a unique magic system, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters."
April 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Decided to make another mood board! This one is a more abstract one based off the whole series.

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!
A moodboard graphic. The background is a medium-gray rough textured pattern with a transparent overlay of gold flecks. To the top left of the graphic is a circular frame with a golden outline that looks somewhat like a messy scribble. The frame features book cover art of a tall tower with Asian architecture standing in the center of a large eclipse silhouette. To the right of the frame is a golden ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Underneath this frame and towards the bottom center of the graphic is a square frame with the same messy outline. The frame features a photo of an ornate incense burner with gold accents and a detailed depiction of a traditional Eastern dragon. To the bottom right of the frame are three vertical circles outline in gold that feature the color palette of the image. In descending order they are gray-blue, crimson, and brick red.
April 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Decided to make another mood board! This is for one of the series' leading characters, Kalle.

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!
A graphic with multiple layers of design. The background is a gray-blue with pale gold flecks over it. In the center are four rectangular frames that are an even paler gold, nearly white. There are three on top and three on bottom, and they all feature different photos. The top left is a photo of a snow covered winter landscape with evergreen trees and a sunrise in the background. The top middle is a photo of a stack of old books. The top right is a photo of multiple old oil candles. The bottom left is a photo of more old books and some potion vials. The bottom middle is a photo of smooth stones with runes carved on them. The bottom right is an up close photo of snow with frozen orbs on top, glowing in the late afternoon sun. Below all six images is a line in the same color as the frames. On top of this line on the left is messy script the same color as the background, outlined in pale gold. To the right and still on top of the line are four circles in the same palette as the graphic.
March 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Check out this new chapter drop of my #highfantasy #indienovel, Sands Under a Silent Sun, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in #webnovel form on #royalroad, found in my bio!

#WritingCommmunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 84: Mursa, & The Ninth Interlude". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
March 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Check out this new chapter drop of my #highfantasy #indienovel, Sands Under a Silent Sun, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in #webnovel form on #royalroad, found in my bio!

#WritingCommmunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 83: SpearMarshal". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
February 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Hey there! Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a red ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and to the top left is a dark gray book graphic featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large red eclipse encircling the top of it. To the right of the frame is a title in large, bold, black outlined, gray text that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that in red text outlined in black is a bullet list, which reads "High Fantasy. Ancient Spirits. Dragons." . Below the book graphic, title, and larger bullet list is a smaller bullet list. This bullet list reads "Detailed world crafted from scratch. Quick witted and likeable protagonist. Political struggles and intrigue. Unique auramaster magic system."
February 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 81: Monsters". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
February 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Decided to make another mood board! This one is for the series' main character, Molam.

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!
A mood board graphic. The background is a photo of buildings with traditional East Asian architecture built in the middle of a body of water. The photo is darkened and slightly blurry. Atop the photo and in the center is a grouping of frames containing photos. The bottom left frame is a vertical rectangle, featuring a photo of a man's hand holding a flame. There's an illustration of the golden outline of a feather just above the low outer corner of the frame. On the corner above that is a golden outline of a burst of rays. In the center of this burst is text reading "Molam". Layered on the top right corner of the rectangle frame is a circular frame with an ornate golden pattern around it. This round frame features a photo of a very old library. Below the circle and to the right of the rectangle are two square frames stacked atop each other, the top one featuring a photo of parchment, a quill, and an inkwell. The one below is a photo of a bow and arrows. To the right are color swatches.
February 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 80: A Dark Horizon". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
February 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Check out this recent review of my #highfantasy #indienovel, Sins of a Dying Empire, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in #webnovel form on #royalroad, found in my bio!

#WritingCommmunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "For lovers of Asian-inspired epic high fantasy!". Beneath the subtitle are 5 red stars, the rating given. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "I love the rich world-building. Traditionally-published epic fantasy has so rarely featured Asian-inspired settings, and it is a joy to see the myths and folktales that I grew up with play into the world of “Below the Heavens.” " Below that is more text that reads "Fourth Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
January 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun" Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 78: A City Lost". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
January 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 75: Brighter Shores". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
December 29, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun". Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 73: Rigid Words". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
December 17, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Despite the crumbled buildings, the brickwork was not yet dilapidated, and the spirits of nature had yet to reclaim the area. The stonework was a dark gray in the rain, and the meager midday light filtering through the clouds did little to illuminate his surroundings." Below that is more text that reads "Second Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
December 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "Two New Releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun" Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 71: Aliyah" and "Chapter 72: Silhouettes". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
December 9, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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Hey there!

I wanted to do a title and cover reveal now that I'm publishing book three of my #indiebook series, Below the Heavens!

The amazing art was done by the wonderful @kiguri.bsky.social

www.royalroad.com/fiction/6679...

#writingcommunity #indieauthor #selfpublished #indiefantasy #webnovel
A square reveal graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a darkened photo of a worn, wooden shelf with haphazardly stacked books filling it to the brim. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. In the middle of this square frame is another black outline frame which is rectangular and has rounded corners. This frame contains a book cover, which features a graphic art landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large yellow solar eclipse dominating the sky. Over the top of this art work, in bold gray text outlined with black, is the series name, "Below the Heavens." Below that in the same text but slightly larger is the book title, "Sands Under a Silent Sun". Underneath the title in bold red text with a black outline is the author's name, "CKMo".
December 5, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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Had to take a short break from social media, but I'm back!

I bring an offering; a quick little mood board for one of the characters from my indie novel series, Primrose. She's an an assassin type with an interesting backstory that's fleshed out a lot in book two!

#indieauthor #alttext
A graphic created using multiple elements. The background is the cover art for the first novel in the Below the Heavens series. It's zoomed in to focus on a tall oriental-style tower, with misty clouds surrounding it and the red glow of an eclipse in the sky. Layered above this is an ornate golden frame with multiple boxes in it. The top box is a horizontal rectangle, featuring a photo of deep blue primroses with golden centers and thin white lines around each petal. Underneath this and to the left is a vertical rectangle featuring a knee length dress with black lace ruffles and an elegant blue corset. Below that is a square showing fiery orange curls in an updo. To the right of these two mini-frames is another which features four different throwing daggers on a red cloth. There is script in the top corner of this frame, which reads "Primrose". Underneath the three middle frames is another horizontal rectangle that contains more blue primroses.
November 25, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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Hey there!

I just dropped a post-release update to Royalroad talking about book 2 of my series, Below the Heavens, and my thoughts about the writing process behind it.

I'll be dropping part 2 soon, so if you're interested in stuff like this please check it out!

Link in bio.
#indieauthor
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New Update!" in bold gray text, and below that is the subtitle, in the same color but in different font, that reads "Behind the Pages: Looking back at book 2, part 1". Underneath is the body text in a burnt orange color with a black outline. The text reads "This first part will discuss: When does the story take on a life of its own?, and part 2 will attempt to do an honest assessment of how well I applied it to my creation process. For those of you who like my art, want to know a bit of my thought processes, or just want to know how the story came about, this is for you."
October 26, 2024 at 11:09 PM
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Hey there!

Since there's so many new friends here on Bluesky, I figured I'd repost some info about myself, as well as my Meet the Author!

I have my first two full #highfantasy #indienovels published! Both works are available for free on #royalroad, in bio!

#indieauthor #eastasian #selfpublished
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Meet the Author." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the body text, which reads: "Hey! I'm CKMo (he/him), a Taiwanese writer living in the bay area of California. One of my goals in writing is to help bring more themes and ideas from East Asian culture into Western media. Some of the other reasons I decided to write include my characters. They've lived with me for some time, and wanted their story to be told. I've also been a fan of the written word since I was young, which started to draw me towards crafting my own prose. Between these and the fact that I have a penchant for writing cool lines, I needed to create a world for all these things to come together. Some of the other hobbies I have outside of writing include Magic the Gathering, various genres of video games, and anime of course. Due to my full time job, I'm assisted in running my accounts by a social media manager. Most posts and comments will be handled by them, but any DMs, emails, or other personal communications will be responded to by myself personally."
October 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM
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Hey there!
Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!
#writingcommunity
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Molam's pursuers chased him with an utter disregard for the pressing silence of the Slumbering Forest. The Forest's presence had fallen upon him like a physical weight the moment he dashed past the treeline, surrounded by thick towering trunks that reached up into the dark night." Below that is more text that reads "First Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
October 17, 2024 at 1:43 AM
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The same graphic as the Five Characters one. The two part title here reads "One, Spirit". Below this is text that reads "The Fiery One." Underneath the text is a simple ink-like illustration of the black outline of a phoenix flaring its wings.
October 3, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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The same graphic as the Five Characters one. The two part title here reads "Three, Dragons". Below this is text that reads "1. Rainbringer. She brings the Divine Rain to wash away the winter. Pray to RainBringer, but pray sparingly. Not enough rain parches, too much rain floods, and who knows who else is praying? 2. Icemourne. Dawn followed Dusk, and so the day is incomplete without either. She searches endlessly to piece together her mate's body, and the centuries have not dulled her grief. She controls the Divine Snow during winter. 3. Earthshaker. EarthShaker is the dragon that can no longer fly, because he intervened to save the Companions during the Eternal Night. As a result, the Gods stripped him of his wings and bound him to the earth. He controls the Divine Quakes in the realm.". The same graphic as the Five Characters one. The two part title here reads "Two, Cities". Below this is text that reads "1. JiangXi. JiangXi rested atop a series of sloping cliffs that overlooked the River Jiang. A city built upon control of river trading, the roads leading to it coalesced into a main road that ran between the city's border and the Slumbering Forest's eastern edge. The city itself was a border city of the Empire, named in the Old Tongue for its location on the western side of the River Jiang. 2. ZhiXia. The ancients had carved Sanctuary into the base of YiZhi Mountain. ZhiXia City, also known as the City Without Borders, had sprung up outside of it over the ages. Perhaps it was initially named so because it was the only city without walls, or maybe it was named so because it was the only neutral city that accepted all without question."
October 3, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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A graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is an image of a bookcase filled with books that have ornate bindings. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square is a title in two parts, the top part in bold gray text with a black outline, and the bottom part on bold red text with a black outline. The title reads "Five Characters.". In the center of the image, below the title, is more text. The text is in the same style as the title, just smaller and spread out in five different spots in a shape resembling a circle. In clockwise order, the text reads "Molan, strategist. Primrose, assassin. Kalle, alchemist. Lyka, spearmaster. Shurra, fighter.". The same graphic as the Five Characters one. The two part title here reads "Four, Cultural Inspirations". Below this is text that reads "1. The Central Valley. Asia. I didn't want to lean too heavily on china so I pulled a bit from all of the Asian countries. 2. The Northern Tribes. I mixed and matched a bit of Asia with parts of Nordic viking culture. Their matriarchal structure is based on the Mosuo tribe. 3. Oasis. American Capitalism. I created a hydraulic empire that uses water as currency, and control over water to establish hierarchy. It naturally lends to trickle down economy, which is what I want to explore. 4. Formosan Islands. I based this on Taiwan, but with a heavy Polynesian dash.".
October 3, 2024 at 10:31 PM